Americans can follow ‘buddy’ rule to skirt $100 fines around 24-hour snow removal law
CLEARING snow from driveways and sidewalks can quickly become a tiring chore that must be done to avoid fines of up to $100. However, there is a way that homeowners...
LaGrange man rescued after 29 hours using drone technology
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A LaGrange man’s routine afternoon walk turned into a 29-hour fight for survival, but a drone about the size of a pizza box made the difference between life and death. On December 20, the Oldham County task force received a call about the missing man,...
LMPD issues BOLO alert overnight for man in red sleigh with tiny 9 reindeer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Police issued a ‘be on the lookout’ alert after multiple reports of a flying object in the Louisville Metro area. The man was dressed in red and piloting a sleigh with nine tiny reindeer. LMPD also alerted all officers of the man’s...
Living his ‘best toddler life’: Boy with rare condition championed by family and doctors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It is a magical and meaningful time of year for so many, and this year, that includes one Kentucky mom. Madeline Taul said she is grateful to be sharing the holidays with her brave, young son. Her energetic toddler, Vincent Taul, was born with a condition...
Kentucky State Police Boost Louisville Patrols to Reduce Auto Thefts and Improve Safety
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky State Police have increased patrol efforts across Jefferson County as part of a broader push to enhance public safety on Louisville roadways. Troopers from KSP Post 4 and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement have been patrolling the Louisville Metro area, focusing on reducing dangerous driving...
LMPD addresses decrease in crime, plans for 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With 2025 coming to a close, the Louisville Metro Police Department is closing the year out with some positive trends regarding violent crime. During his last news briefing for the year, Police Chief Paul Humphrey pointed to the department’s successes: fewer homicides, business robberies and...
Metro United Way volunteers pack holiday meals for families in need
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Metro United Way volunteers packed boxes Tuesday morning to deliver holiday meals to families in need. They packed up everything at Fourth Street Live! in downtown Louisville. It is part of the 15th annual Boxes of Love event. Volunteer Dustin Reinstedler told WHAS11 News he's glad...
Two Indicted For 2024 Portland Homicide
Louisville Police have announced the indictment of two men in connection with a homicide that occurred in a Portland neighborhood in April 2024. Julian Gray was found in the 1600 block of Nelligan Avenue around 10:15 a.m. on April 17, 2024. Gray had been shot multiple times and died before...
LMPD officers work with JCPenney to help fulfill wish lists for local families
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Officers with Louisville Metro Police Department’s 7th Division partnered with JCPenney’s for community outreach for the Christmas holiday. Louisville Metro Police Foundation helped to provide gifts and cheer to families served by the organization Seven Counties. Seven Counties Services...
What’s Good: Hospital staff provides Louisville boy with Taylor Swift party surprise
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - It’s well known that Taylor Swift fans stick together in good times and bad. For Henry Hinson, he’s been a Taylor Swift fan since before he was born. “If you ask Henry how long he’s been a Swiftie, he’s gonna say since the womb,”...

















